Singer-songwriter Lee Hazlewood, Aug. 5

Singer-songwriter Lee Hazlewood, Aug. 5

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Singer-songwriter Lee Hazlewood, Aug. 5 Lee Hazlewood, a singer and songwriter best known for writing and producing "These Boots Are Made for Walkin'" for Nancy Sinatra, died of kidney cancer on Aug. 5. He was 78. Hazlewood was most famous for his work with the daughter of Frank Sinatra, including writing and producing such hits as "Sugartown" and "Some Velvet Morning." He also produced "Something Stupid," a duet Nancy recorded with her father in 1967.

Singer-songwriter Lee Hazlewood, Aug. 5 Lee Hazlewood, a singer and songwriter best known for writing and producing "These Boots Are Made for Walkin'" for Nancy Sinatra, died of kidney cancer on Aug. 5. He was 78. Hazlewood was most famous for his work with the daughter of Frank Sinatra, including writing and producing such hits as "Sugartown" and "Some Velvet Morning." He also produced "Something Stupid," a duet Nancy recorded with her father in 1967. (AP/Reprise Records)

Singer-songwriter Lee Hazlewood, Aug. 5 Lee Hazlewood, a singer and songwriter best known for writing and producing "These Boots Are Made for Walkin'" for Nancy Sinatra, died of kidney cancer on Aug. 5. He was 78. Hazlewood was most famous for his work with the daughter of Frank Sinatra, including writing and producing such hits as "Sugartown" and "Some Velvet Morning." He also produced "Something Stupid," a duet Nancy recorded with her father in 1967.